AML Operations Screening Team Lead

About us:

Luno is the crypto investment app you can rely on, enabling you to buy, store and explore crypto securely. We’re committed to putting the power of cryptocurrency in everyone's hands sensibly and responsibly.

Since 2013, we’ve helped millions of people around the world invest safely in crypto. We do this by cutting through the hype and supporting customers at every step of the way. All products and cryptocurrencies on our platform must first meet stringent legal, risk and technical security standards.

Transparency is key for us. Luno stores all crypto on a 1:1 basis and we have rigorous processes in place so you can be confident your investment is secure. We’re available in more than 40 countries around the world and we work closely with respective regulators in all of these markets to be fully compliant, as we believe this is the best way to help everyone, everywhere, invest safely.

The role in a nutshell:

You will form part of the Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) Operations team based in South Africa, and you will report to the AML Operations Manager. Our AML Operations team looks after our global business and consists of a growing team of enthusiastic, energetic Lunauts. You will work in a fast paced environment, collaborating with other business units, including Customer Support, Onboarding, Engineering, Product and Legal teams, servicing the business on an international level together with the teams from Africa, Asia Pacific and Europe.

About the team:

The AML Operations team takes care of the operational aspects of financial crime risk identification matters for Luno's global business. Our mission is to create a world class compliance experience for Luno as well as our customers. We make sure we have the processes and information available that enable us to truly understand our customer risk, we monitor for any external red flags customers may raise when they use Luno and we deal with any questions our business or customers may have on what good looks like. We operate in regional teams around the world with our central team in South Africa.

Your mission will involve:

• Management and oversight of the Screening Team on all functional and people management aspects;

• Managing and supervising Screening Team members, including:

• providing guidance on execution of functional duties and as required, become actively involved to meet schedules and resolve problems;

• supporting personal development;

• building relationships with and between team members, set expectations, define and delegate tasks and help remove obstacles;

• Managing team member onboarding and role based training;

• Conducts regular 1-1s with team members and raise performance matters with key stakeholders;

• Maintain open lines of communication with team members, including on priorities, policy and processes;

• Managing all aspects of customer screening and the outcomes thereof in respect of:

• sanctions, adverse media and political exposure;

• private watch lists;

• geolocation and geofencing;

• perform a QA function and

• any other AML risk identifiers and typologies as appropriate;

• Management, fine tuning and reporting on screening rules, thresholds and outcomes;

• Governance and reporting in respect of team performance, progress tracking, service level agreements, key risk indicators and operational metrics;

• Oversight over the drafting and, where appropriate, filing of regulatory reports and responding to regulatory requests;

• Establishing processes for, review of and managing of quality assurance;

• Drafting and implementing standard operating procedures, including in respect of account closures, exits and the unverifying of customer accounts, and guidance to ensure compliance with regulations;

• Coordination and management of senior management approvals;

• Creating, implementing and managing role based training;

• Collaborate with AML Operations Manager in developing, planning and managing the Screening Team’s operational plans and strategic goals, including in relation to Smart Goals;

• Collaborating with the wider Anti-Financial Crime team to support ongoing investigations, queries and analytics;

• Supporting the AML Operations Manager in the planning and oversight of day to day team tasks;

• Working with the Compliance Advisory team to ensure that our operations are regulatory compliant and manage the implementation of new regulations or changes to existing regulations;

• External and internal stakeholder management in conjunction with the AML Operations Manager and Head of Anti-Financial Crime;

• Supporting external and internal compliance audits;

• Supporting Luno’s compliance efforts across multiple geographies; and

• Supporting the business with AML operations related queries, including triaging received queries and resolution of questions pertaining to Luno’s compliance procedures.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree or diploma from a recognised tertiary institution

• A minimum of 5 years work experience in an Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Terrorist Financing related field

• Strong analytical mindset

• Ability to adapt within a fast-paced environment

• Strong attention to detail and experience in process writing and documenting outcomes of reviews and investigations

• High proficiency in English (please ensure that your application is in English)

• If not a South African citizen, an existing, valid permit to work in South Africa

• Entrepreneurial, strong sense of responsibility and very high level of integrity

• Solid interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills

• Friendly, transparent, articulate and driven to succeed

• Familiarity with crypto-currencies will be highly advantageous

Life at Luno:

• Remote but reachable work policy gives you the freedom to choose between working from home or the office.

• Plus the option to buy and sell up to 5 days leave

• Improve body and mind, with excellent private medical insurance

• Access to Learnably and our additional learning platforms for your personal and professional development

• 6 months primary care-giver leave

• Paw-ternity leave for your furry friend

• Annual Inspiration Day in addition to your annual leave which increases based on your length of service!

• A collaborative, friendly work community, with regular social events and virtual cooking, dancing, drawing and house planting classes hosted by our Lunauts

• Free lunch and snacks

• 0 fees up to a certain amount with Luno from the day you start.*

*Offer only available on Luno Instant Buy, not Luno Exchange

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.